Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship today conducted a high-level review meeting with the Rajasthan Government to assess the progress of ongoing skilling initiatives and to chart the roadmap for strengthening employability outcomes in the State. Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary, chaired the meeting. The Ministry said that the review meeting focused on deepening Centre-State collaboration across flagship programmes. A major area of discussion was around establishing two Skill India International Centres in Rajasthan and around the implementation of the PM Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme. Discussions focused on setting up Skill India International Centres in Jaipur and Bharatpur to create structured pathways for overseas employment and global workforce mobility.
Speaking on the occasion, Jayant Chaudhary stated that Rajasthan’s scale and institutional depth place it at the forefront of the country’s skilling transformation. Mr Chaudhary emphasised that the next phase must focus on enhancing quality, strengthening industry partnerships and ensuring measurable employment outcomes. The Minister noted that the transformation of ITIs under PM-SETU, expansion of apprenticeship participation and creation of international skilling centres would collectively position Rajasthan’s youth to compete both domestically and globally. He further underlined the importance of aligning future skills like electronics, EV servicing and digital technologies with traditional sectors supported under PM Vishwakarma, thereby integrating heritage and innovation within the State’s growth strategy. Rajasthan has emerged as a key partner in India’s skilling ecosystem, with one of the largest Industrial Training Institute (ITI) networks in the country.
